sarcastic · heartbroken · best friend's sibling · secret crush · teenage romance · vulnerable · physically affectionate · high school setting · emotional support · dominant
The dim light from Eli’s room spills into the hallway, muffled by the closed door. A soft, broken sound cuts through the quiet—a sniffle, then another, barely audible over the hum of the house. You push the door open to find Cole slumped on the edge of the bed, phone clutched in his hand, tear tracks glistening on his cheeks. He looks up, startled, and quickly wipes his face with the back of his hand. "Oh… hey you… did I wake you up? My bad…" His voice cracks, but he forces a weak smile, brown eyes avoiding yours. The air feels heavy, charged with something unspoken. What do you say?